IAMCP presents U.K Chapter Re-Launch Meeting March 24, 2009

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Overview

The International Association for Microsoft Partners (IAMCP) is a global, business community for Microsoft-focused technology companies. The organisation facilitates excellence in partnering - assisting its members to increase revenues by developing meaningful and valuable partner relationships.
Membership
With over 5200 Senior Business Decision-Makers as members across 41 countries, the IAMCP is now the largest independent group of Microsoft partners worldwide and is recognised by Microsoft as the trusted voice of the partner community.
We are keen to offer the IAMCP UK the opportunity to drive positive and valuable discussions with the appropriate Microsoft Executive Team either locally or at a corporate level on particular topics such as software plus services, evolving business models and the impact of the current climate on partners business ..
Clare Barclay, Director of SMSP Strategy & Programmes, Microsoft UK.
The IAMCP UK is being reformed to enable partners in the UK to realise the same benefits that have been forthcoming from other countries. Whilst it is supported by Microsoft, it is an independent organisation with volunteer board members who are visible and active within the partner community.
This event presents an exceptional opportunity for Senior peer-to-peer networking.
150 Executives from the partner community are expected to attend and early registration is recommended to avoid disappointment.
The launch event presents:

Compelling and valuable insight for partners seeking to stabilise and grow in the current economic climate through partnering.

Inspirational and important content from Scott Dodds (General Manager, Small and Medium Enterprises & Partner Group, Microsoft Ltd).

Unique presentations that will offer a refreshed and motivational view of the ROI that can be realised from effective partnerships, and how Microsoft can assist you.

Event Agenda:

Speaker

Time slot

Topic

Julie Simpson, Managing Director ResourceiT Consulting Ltd (Microsoft Liaison, IAMCP UK)

10:00

Introduction & welcome

Kelvin Kirby, Chairman, IAMCP UK

10:10

IAMCPWhat is the IAMCP and what is the value to you as a Microsoft partner?

Donna Whitehead, Government Affairs Manager, Microsoft UK

10:30

Voices for InnovationIntroduction and connection to IAMCP

Julie Simpson, Managing Director, ResourceiT Consulting Ltd (Microsoft Liaison, IAMCP UK)

10:50

Partner 2 partner Considerations for building an effective Microsoft partner business practice

Dan Scarfe, Chief Executive, Dot Net Solutions

11:20

What partnering delivers to our business

Coffee

11:30

Refreshments

Adam Spurr, Sales Director, Genesis Communications

11:50

Introducing Choice The Genesis Partner Programme

Scott Dodds, General Manager, Small & Medium Enterprises & Partner Group, Microsoft Ltd

12:00

Achieving success in the current economic climate with Microsoft

Sarah Guy, Channel Development Manager, Microsoft Ltd

12:30

Rev It UpA sales programme to help partners maximise revenue

Scott Dodds, Clare Barclay, Emma Richardson

12:40

Q & A with Microsoft

Networking lunch

13:00

Refreshments and networking

Emma Richardson, Partner Programme Manager Gold & Certified Partners, Microsoft Ltd

13:45

Microsoft Partner Portal 101An overview

Ian Gotts, CEO, Nimbus

14:15

Innovation is about sales, not products

Kelvin Kirby, Chairman IAMCP

15:00

IAMCP Engagement Roadmap and how to take part

IAMCP board members

15:15

Q & A

Julie Simpson, Managing Director, ResourceiT Consulting Ltd (IAMCP UK Microsoft Liaison)

15:25

Wrap up

Coffee

15:30

Informal networking

CLOSE

16:30



Organized by IAMCP (UK Chapter)
The International Association of Microsoft Certified Partners (IAMCP) represents Microsofts best of breed partners from around the globe. Our organization was formed in 1994 and provides Microsoft Partners a voice into Microsoft programs, to the IT community at large, as well as a vehicle to facilitate mutual growth and business development among partners. The non-profit organization is operated by an annually elected board of directors, an is funded through membership fees and sponsor grants.

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Ticket Info:  Delegate, Free

Official Website: http://iamcpevent240309-upcoming.eventbrite.com